Upset

Does it bother me that people don't think I'm trying my best?
Of course it does.
Because it undermines my efforts.

Does it bother me that people think I am pulling a fast one?
Of course it does.
Because it invalidates me.

Shouldn't it suffice that I know myself that I am doing what I can?
Perhaps it should.
But it does get to me still.

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Still, I will only allow myself to mope over this for a short while.
Then I'll bury it somewhere.

Might not be a good idea to sweep it under the carpet.
Dust balls can and do grow organically over time.

But it will suffice for now.
For I do not have the energy and strength to deal with it now.